Carotid Atherosclerosis and a Reduced Likelihood for Lowered Cognitive Performance in a Canadian First Nations Population

• Author(s) / Creator(s)

  • Fergenbaum, Jennifer H.
  • Bruce, Sharon
  • Spence, J.D.
  • Lou, Wendy
  • Hanley, Anthony J.G.
  • Greenwood, Carol
  • Young, T. Kue

• "Background: We investigated the associations among cardiovascular risk factors, carotid atherosclerosis and cognitive function in a Canadian First Nations population. Methods: Individuals aged ≥18 years, without stroke, nonpreg- nant and with First Nations status were assessed by the Trail Making Test Parts A and B. Results were combined into a Trail Making Test executive function score (TMT-exec). Doppler ultrasonography assessed carotid stenosis and plaque volume. Anthropometric, vascular and metabolic risk factors were assessed by interview, clinical examinations and blood tests." (as cited in abstract)

• Date created

  2009-10-30

• Subjects / Keywords

  • Cognitive function
  • Executive function
  • Carotid stenosis
  • Anthropometric risk factors
  • Native Americans
  • First Nations
  • Manitoba

• Type of Item

  Article (Published)

• DOI

  https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-35tj-bk20

• License

  Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International